required report public distribution date 5 17 2005 gain number my5022 malaysia hri food service sector approved by jonathan gressel us embassy kuala lumpur prepared spire research consulting highlights from 1999 to 2003 total consumer spending in the increased 39 3 1 billion 4 imports of primarily for consumption 11 9 6 8 nearly two thirds are processed foods hotel and resorts restaurants institutional sub sectors represent best potential exporters restaurant accounted 67 sales this is followed hotels 7 catering services institutions includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled my1 my table contents country summary 2 market s expenditure on drivers growth trends advantages challenges
